Highlanders wrap up 2022 season with annual awards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlander’s team of 2022 signed off their season with their annual awards presented at a team prizegiving held at the Highlander’s offices. The traditional gala night occasion involving...
Blackadder and Papalii in doubt for Ireland series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks' Ethan Blackadder and Dalton Papalii look set to miss New Zealand's three-test series against Ireland next month due to injuries. Blackadder suffered a shoulder injury during...
Saints announce departures
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHooker Reece Marshall is the longest-serving departee having played at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens since the 2014/15 season, while fellow front-rowers Nick Auterac, Conor Carey...
Bunnings Warehouse NPC, FPC and Heartland Championship 2022 draws announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDomestic rugby season preparations are in full swing with the 2022 season draws announced for the Bunnings Warehouse NPC, Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) presented by Bunnings Warehouse and the Bunnings Warehouse...
Highlanders confirm All Black hooker's departure to France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have confirmed that All Blacks hooker Liam Coltman will leave the side at the end of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season, to join French Top 14 club Lyon. This will bring...
New Zealand Maori Rugby Board AGM celebrates development pathways
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Māori Rugby Board (NZMRB) Chair Dr Farah Palmer took the opportunity at their Annual General Meeting in Wellington to celebrate the growing number of Māori playing at representative level...
Dragons sign Sio Tomkinson
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons Rugby have officially announced the major signing of New Zealand back Sio Tomkinson. Known for his hard-tackling and range of skills, Tomkinson will move to Wales to join...
Blues vs Highlanders: A Brief History of the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday evening sees the observation of a relatively new but celebrated tradition in the land of the long white cloud as the Blues and Highlanders clash for the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy. Gordon...
Sarah Hirini and Anna Richards take major prizes as women's rugby shines at the ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has collected three major prizes at the 2021 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year. Due to COVID-19...
Nominees announced for 2021 ASB Rugby Awards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2021 will be recognised in an ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with nominees announced today. This year’s awards, due to COVID-19 restrictions on public...
